User manual ZOOM G1N

[. . . ] Operation Manual Thank you for selecting the ZOOM G1N/G1XN (hereafter simply called the "G1N/G1XN"). Please take the time to read this manual carefully to get the most out of the unit and to ensure optimum performance and reliability. Keep this manual at hand for future reference. Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS / Usage Precautions · · · · · 2 Terms Used in This Manual · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 Controls and Functions / Connections (G1N) · · · · 4 Controls and Functions / Connections (G1XN) · · · 6 Selecting a Patch for Playing · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8 Using the Tuner · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 Using the Rhythm Function · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12 Editing a Patch · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 14 Storing/Copying Patches · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 16 Restoring Factory Defaults · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·17 Using the built-in expression pedal (G1XN only) 20 [PEDAL ASSIGN] key operation · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·20 Adjusting the expression pedal · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·20 Effect Types and Parameters · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 21 Explanation of symbols · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·21 PATCH LEVEL · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·21 COMP/EFX module · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·21 DRIVE module · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·22 EQ module · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·23 ZNR/AMP module · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·23 MODULATION module · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·24 DELAY module · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·25 REVERB module · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·26 Rhythm Function Preset Patterns · · · · · · · · · · · ·26 Changing the Way Patches Are Called Up · · · · · · 18 Using an External Foot Switch or Pedal (G1N only) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 18 Using a foot switch · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·18 Using an expression pedal · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·19 Specifications · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 27 Troubleshooting · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 27 © ZOOM Corporation Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS / Usage Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. [. . . ] Switching the type gives access to the second and third parameter. Press one of the [W]/[Q] foot switches. The indication "oF" appears on the display and the module is turned off. Pressing one of the switches once more returns the setting to the previous condition. OF Item where the effect type (left side of display) and parameter setting value (right side of display) are adjustedsimultaneously. ·Type C1 Effect type Parameter setting value 4 Terminate the edit mode Item where the effect type only is selected. FD Effect type Set the Module selector to the "PLAY" position to return to the play mode. NOTE · PrmorPrm2(Parameter) Item where the parameter setting value only is adjusted. 25 Parameter setting value ZOOM G1N/G1XN When you return to play mode and have made any changes to the patch, the dot (. ) will be shown in the bottom right of the display. If you select another patch in this condition, the changes you have made in edit mode will be lost unless you store the patch first. To retain the changes, store the patch as described on page 16. 14 ZOOM G1N/G1XN 15 Storing/Copying Patches (Store Mode) An edited patch can be stored in a user bank (A ­ d). It is also possible to store an existing patch in another location to create a copy. Storing/Copying Patches (Store Mode) 3 Press the [STORE] key once more When the store/copy process is completed, the G1N/ G1XN returns to the previous mode, with the target patch selected. 1 In play mode or edit mode, press the [STORE] key HINT The bank and patch number flash on the display. To cancel the store process, operate the [VALUE] knob before pressing the [STORE] key again. B8 NOTE Patches of preset banks (0 ­ 3) are read-only. No patches can be stored or copied into these locations. If you press the [STORE] key while a patch from these banks is selected, the patch "A0" (bank A, patch number 0) will be selected automatically as default store/copy target. A0 2 Select the store/copy target bank and patch number Restoring Factory Defaults Even after overwriting user patches with other patches, their original content can be restored in a single operation ("All Initialize" function). To do this, turn power to the G1N/G1XN on while holding down the [STORE] key. The indication "AL" appears on the display. To carry out the All Initialize function, press the [STORE] key once more. All patch settings are returned to the factory default condition, and the unit switches to play mode. To cancel All Initialize, press the RHYTHM [R/P] key instead of the [STORE] key. · Usethe[W]/[Q] foot switches to select the bank/ patch number. A8 · Toswitchonlythebank, usethe[BANKUP· TAP] key. NOTE · Only a user bank (A ­ d) can be selected as store/copy target bank. · During the store/copy process, the foot switch (FS01) cannot be used to change banks. B8 AL NOTE When you carry out All Initialize, any newly created patches that were stored in the user-editable bank will be deleted (overwritten). Perform this operation with care to prevent losing any patches that you want to keep. 16 ZOOM G1N/G1XN ZOOM G1N/G1XN 17 Changing the Way Patches Are Called Up This section describes how to change the patch selection method of the G1N/G1XN to "preselect". In this mode, you first select the patch to use next, and then perform an additional step to activate the patch. 1. TurnpowertotheG1N/G1XNon while holding down the [Q] foot switch. The indication "PrE-SElEct" scrolls on the display. When you have specified the patch to use, press both [W]/[Q] foot switches together. B0 Using an External Foot Switch or Pedal (G1N only) ·Rhythmmode When you press the foot switch two times or more, the G1N detects the interval and automaticallyadjuststhetempoaccordingly (tap tempo function). · Editmode/Storemode The foot switch has no effect. Display OF VP Off Volume COMP/EFXmodule DRIVEmodule MODULATIONmodule DELAYmodule REVERBmodule Control target Using an expression pedal When the optional expression pedal (FP01/ FP02) is connected to the [CONTROL IN] jack of the G1N, you can change effect parameters in real time or use the pedal as a volume controller. The function of the expression pedal can be saved individually for each patch. 1. PlugtheFP01orFP02intothe [CONTROLIN]jackoftheG1N. [. . . ] Delay Pitch Shift P1 P9 This effect shifts the pitch of the original soundupordown. Higherright-digitsettings increase the mixing ratio of the effect sound. Mono Pitch M1 M9 This is a monophonic pitch shifter (for single-note playing) with reduced flutter. Higherright-digitsettingsincreasethe mixing ratio of the effect sound. 2 DT 1 24 1 D1 12 Sets the pitch shift amount in semitones. "dt" results in a detune effect. D9 This is a delay with a maximum setting of 5000 msec. The right-digit setting values control the mixing ratio of the effect sound and the feedback amount. Tape Echo T1 Key T9 This effect simulates a tape echo with a long delay time of up to 5000 msec. [. . . ]